Lenexa Leisure Gold - Winter 2014-15

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lenexa leisure Activity guide for active older adults • Winter-Spring 2015 • A publication of the City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department

Art & Wine Adventure Chicken-N-Pickin’ and other fun trips

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Fitness classes, movies, parties, book club, dances Wii bowling, games & much more!

Trips and tours

Lenexa Parks and Recreation www.lenexa.com • 913.477.7100 Senior Center 13425 Walnut Lenexa, KS 66215 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday Community Center 13420 Oak Street Lenexa, KS 66215 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday

Trip Refund Policy

A full refund will be issued for any program that is cancelled. A full refund may be honored if your spot can be filled prior to the deadline date. Because of advance payment requirements on many of our trips, refunds may not be available. Any refund request must be made with advance notice. Please review each trip’s refund policy prior to enrollment. Trip insurance is available for purchase on overnight stays. Persons deemed harmful to themselves, others, or trip quality may be removed, with transportation home at their own expense. Lenexa Parks and Recreation reserves the right to make changes as necessary to preserve the integrity of the trip. Lenexa Parks and Recreation does not send receipts or confirmations. Please keep a record of the dates and times for the programs in which you enroll. You will be notified if there is a problem with your individual registration, or if a class has been filled, canceled or rescheduled.

Checking for weather cancellations?

Call our inclement weather line at 477.7170.

On the cover

Guests get an up-close look at wine cellars in Hermann and Washington, Mo. on the Art & Wine Adventure. See program details on page 3. Photos in this issue taken by Joe Hughes.

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New Theatre Trip - April 1 Buffet lunch is included in the fee. Meet at the theater at noon or at the Senior Center for transportation at 11:15 a.m. Deadline one month prior.

W 4/1/2015 “Forever Plaid” $38 or $43/transportation SC

St. Joseph, MO and Nebraska City, NE - April 29-30 This educational trip is packed with activities and historic tours including Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, Greenhouse and Hero Gallery tours, Discovery Ride, Arbor Lodge Wine Tasting, Pony Express Museum, Missouri Western University’s new Walter Cronkite Memorial, Tobiason’s Stained Glass Studio (make your own stained glass creation), Glore Psychiatric Museum, Historic Gothic House. Fee includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, one night stay at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, luggage handling, four meals, wine tasting, two snacks, all tours and attractions. $80 deposit upon reservation; sign up by 2/1/15.

W/Th 4/29-30 8 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. $459/sgl, $379/dbl, $373/trpl, $369/quad SC

Chicken-N-Pickin’ - May 14 Join us for finger-lickin’ chicken and entertainment that keeps you kickin’ at Chicken-N-Pickin’ in Walnut, KS. Fee includes dinner, show tickets, motorcoach transportation and a staff escort.

M 5/4 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. $67 due by 3/18

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Warm Springs Clydesdale Ranch - June 4 Join your friends on a fun-filled trip to mid-Missouri. Highlights include visiting the Anheuser Busch Clydesdales at Warm Springs Ranch, Hospitality Barn for soft drinks or samples of the company’s brews, lunch at the Settler’s Inn, just outside Boonville, MO and a visit to Russell Stover Candies on the way back to Lenexa. Fee includes motorcoach transportation, family-style lunch (includes tax and gratuity), guided walking tour and staff escort.

Th 6/4 $90 8:45 a.m.; return 6:30 p.m. Deadline 4/30 SC

Kansas Summer Surprises - June 30 Let’s take a trip to see some jewels of the Sunflower State. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the newly renovated Capitol building in Topeka. More than 13 years and $30 million went into this renovation from the copper dome to the basement, including the new Museum of Kansas History. Next, we’ll head further west for a visit to Kansas Lavender at Ingwerson Farms and enjoy lunch. Our last stop is Prairie Fire Winery, listed in July 2014 as one of the “50 top U.S. wineries to travel for.” Fee includes motorcoach transportation, tours, wine tasting, lunch, sampling and staff escort.

T 6/30 8:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. $79 due by 5/21

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For more information or to register for programs and events, visit www.lenexa.com.

Senior adult recreation trips and tours Art and Wine Adventure II - September 24-25 Travel by Amtrak railways to beautiful Hermann, Mo. Enjoy lunch, wine tasting and tour at Stone Hill Winery. Then, travel by motorcoach to sample more wines at Adam Puchta winery. We will then visit the Astral Glass Blowing Studio & Gallery, plus stop off to tour and sample whiskey at Pinckey Bend Distillery. The next stop is Washington, Mo. where we will check into The Old Dutch Hotel, Brick Inn B&B or the De Bourge House and enjoy a sunset dinner on the riverfront (your own cost). The next day, we will visit the Gary Lucy Art Gallery, have shopping time and enjoy lunch at Cowen’s. Then we’ll head to Augusta, Mo., where we will tour and taste wines at both Mount Pleasant and Balducci wineries. Fee includes Amtrak and motorcoach transportation, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, overnight stay, all tours and tastings, a wine steward and a staff person.

Th-F 9/24-25 Depart from Senior Center at 6:30 a.m. or from Union Station at 8 a.m. $302/double or $402/single. Add $20 for transportation from Senior Center (must reserve early; space is limited). $50 deposit due upon reservation. Deadline is 7/24.

C.H.A.I. Yoga - NEW

Join our Community that’s Happy, Accepting, and ready to Inspire with our yoga practice. We focus on breath, strength, flexibility, balance, well-being and connection. We use music, conversation, meditation, weights, exercise T/F 1 p.m./9:30 a.m. $40/10-class punch card, or $5/drop-in CC

CHAMPSS - NEW CHAMPSS is an opportunity for Johnson County seniors (60+) to dine at participating Hy-Vee stores for a discounted fee. To enroll, new participants must attend an enrollment session. Four sessions will be held at the Lenexa Senior Center. Seating is limited, so please call 913-715-8894 to reserve a spot or for inclement weather closing information.

Th 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16 9:30 a.m. Free SC

Coffee Walk and Talk

Join other Lenexa residents to walk on local trails. Walk approximately two miles at a leisurely pace and then enjoy a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop.

T 9 a.m.

Free, except cost of coffee CC Dec. Craig Crossing (91st & Woodland); Jan. Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (gazebo); Feb. Kill Creek; March Little Mill Creek (79th & Cottonwood); April Indian Creek (Nall & Indian Creek Dr.); 4/14 Overland Park Arboretum

Hatha Yoga

Increase strength, balance, flexibility with this restorative yoga class. Join any time; must attend all classes by end of session. Six-week sessions with following options: M or Th - 4 classes $48, 5 classes $58, 6 classes $66. M AND Th - 8 classes $96, 10 classes $116, 12 classes $132.

M/Th, 7:15-8:15 p.m.

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Johnson County Nutrition This program offers hot meals to all senior citizens. Call 913.888.6141 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. 24-hours in advance to make your reservation.

M-F 11:30 a.m. $3 donation 60+ SC

Pickleball This low-impact doubles racket sport blends tennis, ping pong and badminton. Perfect for high-energy participants looking for fun and fitness.

T/F 12:30-3 p.m. | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $1 drop-in CC

Ping Pong - NEW Bring a friend and engage in a friendly match of ping pong. This table sport is fun for all ages. All materials provided.

T noon-2 p.m. $1

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Senior Men’s Basketball Come play basketball, walk the gym or visit with fellow seniors.

T 10:30 a.m. | Th 1:30 p.m. (no gym 12/23, 12/30) $1

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Senior Pep Fitness Workout to fun music! All fitness levels welcome. Join any time.

T, Th 9:30 a.m. $30/10-class punch card (senior discount); $3.50 drop-in $40/10-class punch card (regular price); $5 drop-in CC

Zumba Gold Toning

For active older adults or beginning Zumba participants. Through modified dynamic lightweight resistance training, prevent age-related bone loss, increase muscle strength and definition and decrease body fat! $15 fee to purchase your own Zumba toning sticks (optional). No class 1/19, 3/15.

M 9 a.m. $40/10-class punch card (interchangeable with C.H.A.I) $5 drop in. CC

senior entertainment Birthday Entertainment Free monthly entertainment to celebrate birthdays. If you desire a meal provided by Johnson County Nutrition, call 913.888.6141 between 9 and 10 a.m. at least 24 hours in advance. Meal begins at 11:30 a.m. Call the Community Center for a listing of entertainment.

2nd W 12:15 p.m. (after lunch) Free SC

Fun & Games at the Senior Center

Bingo (prizes awarded), T, 12:15 p.m., Free Bridge, W (no 2nd W), 12:30-3:30 p.m., $0.50/person Canasta/Skipbo/Upwords, M-F, 9-11:30 a.m. | 12:30-3 p.m., Free Pinochle, F, 1-3:30 p.m.

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For more information or to register for programs and events, visit www.lenexa.com.

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Lenexa Parks and Recreation 13420 Oak Street Lenexa, KS 66215

Tell us what you think The Lenexa Leisure Gold is published three times a year to inform you about programs, events and activities. Contact Bettie Partington at bpartington@lenexa.com with feedback.

Senior adult recreation senior entertainment Hooked on Books

Members choose books and facilitate monthly discussions. The club meets 1-2 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Community Center and is open to adults and seniors. No charge except cost of your own book. Call 913477-7100 for book selections.

Lunch Bunch Travel to some of Kansas City’s finest restaurants. Advanced reservation required. Cover your own meal expense. Transportation $8 extra, departs from Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. or meet 11:15 a.m. at restaurant. Call for restaurant locations. Dates: 1/15, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9 SC

Movie Mondays & Monthly Cinema

Join us for a free movie event every Monday and our Monthly Cinema the first Thursday of each month. On Movie Mondays, a different movie will be featured on Netflix®. For Monthly Cinema, we’ll enjoy recently released DVDs. Call for the listing. Popcorn and beverages are provided.

M, First Th 12:15 p.m. Free (preregistration requested) SC

Senior Dances Live entertainment provided by Roland and the Playboys. Singles welcome.

No senior dances on 1/19, 3/16.

M 1-3 p.m. $5/person

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Senior Parties

Celebrate with us. Enjoy games and activities. Dress according to party theme and bring treats to share. 12/18 Holiday Party; 2/10 Valentine’s; 3/17 St. Paddy’s.

Th/T 12:15 p.m.

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Senior Potluck

Enjoy fellowship and fun, play games and socialize after dinner. Set-ups and drink provided. Bring a dish to share with 12-15 people.

S 12/13 Happy Holidays; 3/28 Spring Fling 4-7 p.m. $1 SC

Senior Taxi

Friendly and caring drop-off transportation service for Lenexa residents 65+ or disabled residents who physically cannot drive (no wheelchairs/scooters).

Book 24 hours in advance, 913.477.7100.

M-F 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., $5 each way, plus $2 one-time registration fee

wii-Action for Seniors Get involved in this action-packed computer game that simulates sports and activities such as bowling, tennis, ping pong and more. Guaranteed to get you on your feet and having fun. Tournaments, class instruction and open play available.

M-F 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free SC